Submission deadline is Thursday, October 31 The FCTL advisory council is soliciting proposals for curriculum innovation internal grant funding. Proposals are invited for the following categories: Creating high-impact practices that enhance student learning Integrating diversity and multicultural practices in teaching and learning. Funding is available for up to … [Read more...] about The call for curriculum innovation funding is now open!
Submit proposals between October 14 – November 8 The FCTL is partnering with Meyer Library to support faculty in the creation of a “Zero Textbook” course. This special Curriculum Innovation grant will support faculty efforts to reduce student costs associated with textbooks and course materials while maintaining a high-quality course design and a high-impact learning … [Read more...] about Special call for open educational resources zero textbook course proposal
Clarifying Expectations for General Education Course Assessments and Reports in Public Affairs CGEIP chair, Dr. Richard Biagioni, invites the general education coordinators in the Public Affairs areas to its November meeting (November 6), starting at 4:00 p.m., in PSU Ballroom West. The purpose of this meeting is to: Clarify expectations for general education course … [Read more...] about What’s new in the assessment office
Nominations due Friday, November 22 The FCTL Teaching Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of faculty. Because effective teaching can be accomplished through many different approaches or modalities, the FCTL Advisory Council wants to recognize faculty contributions in areas that are important to the mission and long-term goals at Missouri State University. Awards … [Read more...] about Call open for FCTL teaching awards
The academic advisor forums will be included in the Provost Communiqué prior to each event date. If you want to view the forum schedule and session descriptions for the Fall 2019 semester, visit the Academic Advisement Center website. Putting the practice(s) into play: Sharing ideas and techniques for incorporating the Provost’s Academic Advising Council’s best practices for … [Read more...] about Check out these academic advisor forums for fall 2019
The deadline for international travel application is Tuesday, October 15 The funding is to support faculty international travel that will “advance the university mission, in a manner related to the research of the faculty member.” This funding is provided to support faculty presentation of research. The International Travel award provides up to $2,500 to the recipient. For … [Read more...] about What’s happening in the graduate college
Using Ally to create accessible documents Please join Eric Taylor from the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and Twon Madison from the Access Technology Center for a session on creating accessible documents using Blackboard Ally. All MSU Staff, Faculty, Graduate and Teaching Assistants are welcome!! Register now through My Learning Connection or by contacting the … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements
As of September 30, the MSU testing center is a certified testing center for the National Center for Competency Testing. The NCCT is an independent credentialing organization for healthcare professionals and instructors throughout the United States, including: Medical Assistant (NCMA) Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) ECG Technician (NCET) Phlebotomy Technician … [Read more...] about MSU testing center now certified for healthcare professionals and first responders
Open Educational Resources (OER) overview Join us for an informative overview session about OER. Tracy Stout, Head of Research and Instructional Services with the MSU Libraries, will discuss what is OER, where to find it, and the process of evaluating it. All sessions are in the FCTL office, Meyer Library, 204. Tuesday, October 8, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 – 4:00 … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements